STEP THREE: SHARE SOUND

Clicking File>Save will allow you to save your project so you can return and edit it later. Audacity does save files in its own format (.aup), however. That means only users with Audacity on their computers can open and listen to your recordings. Not much good for students and parents, right? Hang on�help is at hand.

A second program called Lame converts Audacity files to .mp3 format. That�s the file format recognized by most audio players, including Windows Media Player and iTunes. Mp3 files can be played on almost any computer, as well as on personal mp3 players, such as iPod or Zune.

To install Lame dll, simply follow the instructions here. Note that it�s important to know where on your computer Lame is installed. Most of the time, an icon



will appear on the Desktop, but it doesn�t really matter where Lame is installed -- as long as you remember where it is. You�ll find out why as you follow the upcoming instructions.

Next: Converting sound files.